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Yes but the backing plates cause an issue. (See bottom of previous post) The 5-lug axles must be of a different length or something? the 5 lug...
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Another day of living, to enjoy all that life has to give! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!
To anyone interested: (Additional advice appreciated) Here is what I found when trying to directly bolt-in the 1954 (3.54:1) rear end in my 1948...
I know I'm just an amateur mechanic and insignificant to the overall scheme of things, but surely there are perhaps a millions of others just like...
Perhaps this might interest those in the Boston Area who remember a time before Craig's list. When people would use a weekly-rag called the Want...
Thanks Flop! However, no differential experience at all. From what I understand, there are some necessary skills required. I figure with a...
Thanks guys, I ordered the '54 glide complete rear-end as I type! Another 500 clam-a-rinnies down, let's say, the torque-tube. Of course, I'm...
Well it figures, I rebuilt the engine, clutch, and tranny in my 48 Delivery leaving the rear end as it was, and of course, guess what fried? When...
Correct me if I'm wrong, but synthetic or non-synthetic has nothing to do with it. You can add Zinc to either.
Thanks! 302GMC any idea where I might find a photo or illustration of it?
I'm having the interior professionally redone in my 1948 stylemaster delivery. The upholstery guy asked me to provide a photo of what the...
Well I think I figured it out....I tried both and the larger one is far better behaved. With the small one, it will backfire out the carb when...
I have a K8 Rochester Carburetor T002050 K8 that I ordered a rebuild kit for. The kit contains (3) ball-bearing type check valves. One larger...
...Incidents involving jacks or hoists accounted for about 10,000 injuries seen in emergency departments per year ......
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Like sheep to the slaughter
I find it interesting when people say, why don't you just move then?..... I have been in my home for 20+ years. There is more of my blood spilled...
It has been said before women have their hair, men have their cars! I dont do her hair, she dont do my cars. However, I do ask her to...
Total bummer! Let's hope he is in drag-strip heaven, forever ripping through the 1/4 mile.
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What ever happened to good ole’ tar and feathering, and riding em’ out on a rail? Worked before…should work again! (Not so sure...
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